]]>Charles Gooch is on an extended international break, so Producer Sean joins Andy Edwards to recap Sporting KC's 2-1 breakdown against Portland Timbers (3:03). Next they discuss Andy's article for The Athletic about how 6:29 could keep SKC out of the playoffs (14:45). They wrap up the show looking ahead to a truly must win game versus LA Galaxy.

]]>45:49cleanCharles Gooch is on an extended international break, so Producer Sean joins Andy Edwards to recap Sporting KC's 2-1 breakdown against Portland Timbers (3:03). Next they discuss Andy's article for The Athletic about how 6:29 could keep SKC out of the playoffs (14:45). They wrap up the show looking ahead to a truly must win game versus LA Galaxy.
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223fullIt's a streak (SKC, Ep.222)It's a streak (SKC, Ep.222)Sun, 01 Sep 2019 04:58:31 +0000Sporting Kansas City beat Houston Dynamo 1-0 to get their third win a row. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch discuss if this new style can work on the road (3:25). Ilie came off the bench for the third straight game (13:47). Is Graham Smith what this team has been looking for at center back (25:27)? Unfortunately, all the teams Sporting is chasing also won (32:10).

]]>Sporting Kansas City beat Houston Dynamo 1-0 to get their third win a row. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch discuss if this new style can work on the road (3:25). Ilie came off the bench for the third straight game (13:47). Is Graham Smith what this team has been looking for at center back (25:27)? Unfortunately, all the teams Sporting is chasing also won (32:10).

]]>46:03cleanSporting Kansas City beat Houston Dynamo 1-0 to get their third win a row. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch discuss if this new style can work on the road (3:25). Ilie came off the bench for the third straight game (13:47). Is Graham Smith what this team has been looking for at center back (25:27)? Unfortunately, all the teams Sporting is chasing also won (32:10).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches222fullHurts so good (SKC, Ep. 221)Hurts so good (SKC, Ep. 221)Fri, 23 Aug 2019 04:38:52 +0000Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down Sporting KC's 1-0 win over Minnesota United (3:30). Despite a predictable attack Erik Hurtado gave SKC their second win in a row (6:01). Also for the second game in a row Ilie entered as a second half sub and spurred the offense (11:59). Graham Smith looked good as Ike Opara returned to KC (17:03). Salloi still hasn't scored, but he looks more confident (27:25).

]]>Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down Sporting KC's 1-0 win over Minnesota United (3:30). Despite a predictable attack Erik Hurtado gave SKC their second win in a row (6:01). Also for the second game in a row Ilie entered as a second half sub and spurred the offense (11:59). Graham Smith looked good as Ike Opara returned to KC (17:03). Salloi still hasn't scored, but he looks more confident (27:25).

]]>37:04cleanAndy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down Sporting KC's 1-0 win over Minnesota United (3:30). Despite a predictable attack Erik Hurtado gave SKC their second win in a row (6:01). Also for the second game in a row Ilie entered as a second half sub and spurred the offense (11:59). Graham Smith looked good as Ike Opara returned to KC (17:03). Salloi still hasn't scored, but he looks more confident (27:25).
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221fullWinning, it's, like, way better than losing (SKC, Ep. 220)Winning, it's, like, way better than losing (SKC, Ep. 220)Sun, 18 Aug 2019 04:53:17 +0000Sporting KC keep their season alive with a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down the come from behind win (2:58). SJ started strong, but ran out of gas (6:16). SKC came out of halftime looking like a different team (11:55). Sporting were able to get the win despite San Jose's unique man-marking system (19:33).

]]>Sporting KC keep their season alive with a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down the come from behind win (2:58). SJ started strong, but ran out of gas (6:16). SKC came out of halftime looking like a different team (11:55). Sporting were able to get the win despite San Jose's unique man-marking system (19:33).

]]>34:01cleanSporting KC keep their season alive with a 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down the come from behind win (2:58). SJ started strong, but ran out of gas (6:16). SKC came out of halftime looking like a different team (11:55). Sporting were able to get the win despite San Jose's unique man-marking system (19:33).
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220fullNot everything has two sides (MLS, Ep. 219)Not everything has two sides (MLS, Ep. 219)Thu, 15 Aug 2019 03:35:48 +0000The MLS segment is back, and again Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch are talking LAFC to open the show. Producer Sean throws some love to Philadelphia Union's Jim Curtain for Coach of the Year (9:00). San Jose Earthquakes are fun to watch as well (12:58). Minnesota United are a sneaky good team (14:37). The show finishes with a discussion the stance by MLS against "political messages" from supporters (17:39).

]]>The MLS segment is back, and again Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch are talking LAFC to open the show. Producer Sean throws some love to Philadelphia Union's Jim Curtain for Coach of the Year (9:00). San Jose Earthquakes are fun to watch as well (12:58). Minnesota United are a sneaky good team (14:37). The show finishes with a discussion the stance by MLS against "political messages" from supporters (17:39).

]]>39:13cleanThe MLS segment is back, and again Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch are talking LAFC to open the show. Producer Sean throws some love to Philadelphia Union's Jim Curtain for Coach of the Year (9:00). San Jose Earthquakes are fun to watch as well (12:58). Minnesota United are a sneaky good team (14:37). The show finishes with a discussion the stance by MLS against "political messages" from supporters (17:39).
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219fullRIP 2019 Supporters' Shield (SKC, Ep. 219)RIP 2019 Supporters' Shield (SKC, Ep. 219)Thu, 15 Aug 2019 03:08:27 +0000Sporting KC fall 1-0 to Orlando City FC ending their Supporters' Shield hopes. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch talk about the demise of the season (3:30). Peter Vermes put out a strange lineup, and it didn't work (9:00). SKC were clearly out of ideas and crossed the ball 28 times (18:30). It also didn't work.

]]>Sporting KC fall 1-0 to Orlando City FC ending their Supporters' Shield hopes. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch talk about the demise of the season (3:30). Peter Vermes put out a strange lineup, and it didn't work (9:00). SKC were clearly out of ideas and crossed the ball 28 times (18:30). It also didn't work.

]]>30:15cleanSporting KC fall 1-0 to Orlando City FC ending their Supporters' Shield hopes. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch talk about the demise of the season (3:30). Peter Vermes put out a strange lineup, and it didn't work (9:00). SKC were clearly out of ideas and crossed the ball 28 times (18:30). It also didn't work.
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219fullAnd we back we back and we back (SKC, Ep. 218)And we back we back and we back (SKC, Ep. 218)Sun, 11 Aug 2019 05:09:42 +0000After a two week hiatus Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch are back. Sporting fall 2-1 to Real Salt Lake. Again it was a struggle for Andreu Fontas (7:00). Erik Hurtado couldn't follow up his good performance versus Seattle last week (15:00) What to do with Daniel Salloi (28:22)?

]]>After a two week hiatus Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch are back. Sporting fall 2-1 to Real Salt Lake. Again it was a struggle for Andreu Fontas (7:00). Erik Hurtado couldn't follow up his good performance versus Seattle last week (15:00) What to do with Daniel Salloi (28:22)?

]]>41:36cleanAfter a two week hiatus Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch are back. Sporting fall 2-1 to Real Salt Lake. Again it was a struggle for Andreu Fontas (7:00). Erik Hurtado couldn't follow up his good performance versus Seattle last week (15:00) What to do with Daniel Salloi (28:22)?
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218fullA bowl full of turds (SKC, Ep. 217)A bowl full of turds (SKC, Ep. 217)Sat, 27 Jul 2019 02:42:12 +0000Sporting KC falls 3-1 to NYC FC (2:49). Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch met up with some fans at Strange Days Brewery to watch the game. The defense was not good, despite the small field (4:27). There was a take quake (8:43).Benny Feilhaber had his worst game in a Sporting shirt (22:30).

]]>Sporting KC falls 3-1 to NYC FC (2:49). Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch met up with some fans at Strange Days Brewery to watch the game. The defense was not good, despite the small field (4:27). There was a take quake (8:43).Benny Feilhaber had his worst game in a Sporting shirt (22:30).

]]>39:21cleanSporting KC falls 3-1 to NYC FC (2:49). Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch met up with some fans at Strange Days Brewery to watch the game. The defense was not good, despite the small field (4:27). There was a take quake (8:43).Benny Feilhaber had his worst game in a Sporting shirt (22:30).
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214fullSeason on the brink (SKC, Ep. 216)Season on the brink (SKC, Ep. 216)Sun, 21 Jul 2019 03:35:38 +0000Producer Sean fills in for Charles Gooch and breaks down Sporting KC's 2-0 loss to FC Dallas with Andy Edwards. The game started well with Giddeon Zelalem looking good in the number 6 spot. Busio had a game to forget. He was involved on the calamity of a first goal. Not that is mattered, but Allan Kelly didn't cover himself with glory.

]]>Producer Sean fills in for Charles Gooch and breaks down Sporting KC's 2-0 loss to FC Dallas with Andy Edwards. The game started well with Giddeon Zelalem looking good in the number 6 spot. Busio had a game to forget. He was involved on the calamity of a first goal. Not that is mattered, but Allan Kelly didn't cover himself with glory.

]]>33:56cleanProducer Sean fills in for Charles Gooch and breaks down Sporting KC's 2-0 loss to FC Dallas with Andy Edwards. The game started well with Giddeon Zelalem looking good in the number 6 spot. Busio had a game to forget. He was involved on the calamity of a first goal. Not that is mattered, but Allan Kelly didn't cover himself with glory.
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216fullBack from the dead part two electric boogaloo (MLS, Ep. 215)Back from the dead part two electric boogaloo (MLS, Ep. 215)Thu, 18 Jul 2019 03:29:14 +0000San Jose Earthquakes are all of the sudden one of the hottest teams in MLS (1:15). Don't look now, but Bruce Arena has fixed the New England Revolution (10:18). It wouldn't be an MLS segment without a THE MLS segment. The refs in the NYCFC and New York Red Bulls obliged (19:34).

]]>San Jose Earthquakes are all of the sudden one of the hottest teams in MLS (1:15). Don't look now, but Bruce Arena has fixed the New England Revolution (10:18). It wouldn't be an MLS segment without a THE MLS segment. The refs in the NYCFC and New York Red Bulls obliged (19:34).

]]>27:07cleanSan Jose Earthquakes are all of the sudden one of the hottest teams in MLS (1:15). Don't look now, but Bruce Arena has fixed the New England Revolution (10:18). It wouldn't be an MLS segment without a THE MLS segment. The refs in the NYCFC and New York Red Bulls obliged (19:34).
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215fullBack from the dead (SKC, Ep. 215)Back from the dead (SKC, Ep. 215)Thu, 18 Jul 2019 02:52:41 +0000Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down Sporting Kansas City's 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps (2:13). Felipe Gutierrez had his second good game in a row (8:00). Gedion Zelalem also turned in his second straight good performance (20:18). Ilie will miss SKC's next match vs FC Dallas, who fills in for him (27:19). Gerso is good (30:20). SKC are closing in on a summer transfer...at left back (41:31).

]]>Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down Sporting Kansas City's 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps (2:13). Felipe Gutierrez had his second good game in a row (8:00). Gedion Zelalem also turned in his second straight good performance (20:18). Ilie will miss SKC's next match vs FC Dallas, who fills in for him (27:19). Gerso is good (30:20). SKC are closing in on a summer transfer...at left back (41:31).

]]>55:39cleanAndy Edwards and Charles Gooch break down Sporting Kansas City's 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps (2:13). Felipe Gutierrez had his second good game in a row (8:00). Gedion Zelalem also turned in his second straight good performance (20:18). Ilie will miss SKC's next match vs FC Dallas, who fills in for him (27:19). Gerso is good (30:20). SKC are closing in on a summer transfer...at left back (41:31).
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215fullSuch a Pity (MLS, Ep. 214)Fri, 12 Jul 2019 03:25:41 +0000Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch announce their MLS Live Memorial Power Rankings for June (:30). You should be watching LAFC, Portland Timbers, Minnesota United, and D.C. United. Obviously Carlos Vela is running away with the Landon Donovan MVP award, but Nani, Atuesta, and Pozuelo are our runners-up for June. Thank you Atlanta United for providing the off-field drama as manager Frank de Boer is feuding with star acquisition Pity Martinez. Finally we wrap up the 2019 World Cup.

]]>Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch announce their MLS Live Memorial Power Rankings for June (:30). You should be watching LAFC, Portland Timbers, Minnesota United, and D.C. United. Obviously Carlos Vela is running away with the Landon Donovan MVP award, but Nani, Atuesta, and Pozuelo are our runners-up for June. Thank you Atlanta United for providing the off-field drama as manager Frank de Boer is feuding with star acquisition Pity Martinez. Finally we wrap up the 2019 World Cup.

]]>47:10cleanAndy Edwards and Charles Gooch release their MLS Live Power Rankings for June (:30). You should be watching LAFC, Portland Timbers, Minnesota United, and D.C. United. Obviously Carlos Vela is running away with the MVP award, but Nani, Atuesta, and Pozuelo are our runners-up. Thank you Atlanta United for providing the drama as manager Frank de Boer is feuding with star acquisition Pity Martinez. Finally we wrap up the 2019 World Cup.
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214fullInside Croizet (SKC, Ep. 214)Inside Croizet (SKC, Ep. 214)Fri, 12 Jul 2019 02:20:43 +0000Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch begin the show discussing Andy's article for The Athletic on Yohan Croizet (2:44). The they dive into a video from Bill Reno at everybodysoccer.com on what's been wrong with Tim Melia this year (20:08). Finally, Roger Espinoza has fully returned to training (34:35). This is our Thunder Road.

]]>Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch begin the show discussing Andy's article for The Athletic on Yohan Croizet (2:44). The they dive into a video from Bill Reno at everybodysoccer.com on what's been wrong with Tim Melia this year (20:08). Finally, Roger Espinoza has fully returned to training (34:35). This is our Thunder Road.

]]>43:41cleanAndy Edwards and Charles Gooch begin the show discussing Andy's article for The Athletic on Yohan Croizet (2:44). The they dive into a video from Bill Reno at everybodysoccer.com on what's been wrong with Tim Melia this year (20:08). Finally, Roger Espinoza has fully returned to training (34:35). This is our Thunder Road.
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214fullAll Points Are Good Points (SKC, Ep. 213)All Points Are Good Points (SKC Ep. 213)Sun, 07 Jul 2019 14:30:00 +0000Sporting KC beat Chicago Fire 1-0. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch lament SKC's poor finishing (6:35). The lone goal came from Yohan Croizet (8:08). Daniel Salloi's poor form continues (14:40). Gedion Zelalem made his second start, and showed well (21:27). Botand Barrath also returned to the lineup (27:35).

]]>42:17cleanSporting KC beat Chicago Fire 1-0. Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch lament SKC's poor finishing (6:35). The lone goal came from Yohan Croizet (8:08). Daniel Salloi's poor form continues (14:40). Gedion Zelalem made his second start, and showed well (21:27). Botand Barrath also returned to the lineup (27:35).
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]]>Unlike Sporting KC Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch play through the final whistle. They breakdown what happened in the 5-1 thrashing from LAFC. Things weren't looking bad for SKC after one half (8:12) Daniel Salloi's struggles continue (19:47). What does Busio have to do to get minutes? Have to talk about the backline after giving up five goals.

]]>44:18cleanUnlike Sporting KC Andy Edwards and Charles Gooch play through the final whistle. They breakdown what happened in the 5-1 thrashing from LAFC. Things weren't looking bad for SKC after one half (8:12) Daniel Salloi's struggles continue (19:47). What does Busio have to do to get minutes? Have to talk about the backline after giving up five goals.
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212fullA win is a winA win is a winFri, 28 Jun 2019 03:13:08 +0000Andy and Charles break down Sporting KC's THRILLING 1-0 win over Columbus (3:06). It wasn't the best performance from SKC (15:52). Then we look ahead to the matchup with RSL (25:35). Who will create the the chances (33:28)?

]]>Andy and Charles break down Sporting KC's THRILLING 1-0 win over Columbus (3:06). It wasn't the best performance from SKC (15:52). Then we look ahead to the matchup with RSL (25:35). Who will create the the chances (33:28)?

]]>42:24cleanAndy and Charles break down Sporting KC's THRILLING 1-0 win over Columbus (3:06). It wasn't the best performance from SKC (15:52). Then we look ahead to the matchup with RSL (25:35). Who will create the the chances (33:28)?
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211fullUSA vs. France preview, World Cup 2019USA vs. France preview, World Cup 2019Thu, 27 Jun 2019 18:01:02 +0000BONUS CONTENT! Ashley Scoby (ProSoccerUSA.com) joins Andy all the way from Paris to talk about the U.S. women's national team's journey (so far) at the 2019 Women's World Cup, VAR controversy, the ways in which we frame discussions about women's sports, and (oh, yeah) preview THE BIG ONE: USA vs. France in Friday's quarterfinal.

]]>BONUS CONTENT! Ashley Scoby (ProSoccerUSA.com) joins Andy all the way from Paris to talk about the U.S. women's national team's journey (so far) at the 2019 Women's World Cup, VAR controversy, the ways in which we frame discussions about women's sports, and (oh, yeah) preview THE BIG ONE: USA vs. France in Friday's quarterfinal.

]]>52:38noBONUS CONTENT! Ashley Scoby (ProSoccerUSA.com) joins Andy all the way from Paris to talk about the U.S. women's national team's journey (so far) at the 2019 Women's World Cup, VAR controversy, the ways in which we frame discussions about women's sports, and (of course) preview THE BIG ONE: USA vs. France in Friday's quarterfinal.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouchesfullBills, Bills, Bills (SKC, 210)Bills, Bills, Bills (SKC, 210)Thu, 20 Jun 2019 03:51:50 +0000Contract figures were released by the MLS Players Union last week, and Andy and Gooch break down what it means for Sporting KC. The bright side are the deals for Medranda, Busio, Lindsey and Barath (16:02). How long will the core stay together (49:08)? Are the Fontas and Croizet contracts bad or not (1:00:08)? Don't miss a Charles Gooch rant for the ages sandwiched in the middle (35:33).

]]>Contract figures were released by the MLS Players Union last week, and Andy and Gooch break down what it means for Sporting KC. The bright side are the deals for Medranda, Busio, Lindsey and Barath (16:02). How long will the core stay together (49:08)? Are the Fontas and Croizet contracts bad or not (1:00:08)? Don't miss a Charles Gooch rant for the ages sandwiched in the middle (35:33).

]]>01:11:23cleanContract figures were released by the MLS Players Union last week, and Andy and Gooch break down what it means for Sporting KC. The bright side are the deals for Medranda, Busio, Lindsey and Barath (16:02). How long will the core stay together (49:08)? Are the Fontas and Croizet contracts bad or not (1:00:08)? Don't miss a Charles Gooch rant for the ages sandwiched in the middle (35:33).
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210fullBetter Late Than Never? (SKC, 209)Better Late Than Never? (SKC, 209)Tue, 18 Jun 2019 21:59:12 +0000Producer Sean pulled his best SKC backline and forgot to do his job. Listen to the breakdown of Sporting's loss to Minnesota in the US Open Cup. Maybe it's not as bad a week later.

]]>35:28cleanProducer Sean pulled his best SKC backline and forgot to do his job. Listen to the breakdown of Sporting's loss to Minnesota in the US Open Cup. Maybe it's not as bad a week later.
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209fullCarlos Vela MVP Award (MLS, 208)Carlos Vela MVP Award (MLS, 208)Thu, 06 Jun 2019 03:26:24 +0000It's first of the month and we take stock of the MLS Live Power Rankings. Carlos Vela and Bob Bradley are running away with the MVP and COY respectively, so we give our picks for the second place in each award. Portland reopened their stadium and it looks really good.

]]>It's first of the month and we take stock of the MLS Live Power Rankings. Carlos Vela and Bob Bradley are running away with the MVP and COY respectively, so we give our picks for the second place in each award. Portland reopened their stadium and it looks really good.

]]>41:06cleanIt's first of the month and we take stock of the MLS Live Power Rankings. Carlos Vela and Bob Bradley are running away with the MVP and COY respectively, so we give our picks for the second place in each award. Portland reopened their stadium and it looks really good.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches 208fullCroizet conundrum (SKC, 208)Croizet conundrum (SKC, 208)Thu, 06 Jun 2019 03:18:02 +0000Sporting KC got one shot on goal in Houston, but what a shot it was. Andy and Charles break down the lineup changes from SKC's 1-1 draw over the weekend. Croizet showed the good side of the Yohan Croizet experience. Then they look ahead to the match in Toronto. Both teams will be shorthanded. Finally, Mateus Manuel is out, and we speculate why.

]]>Sporting KC got one shot on goal in Houston, but what a shot it was. Andy and Charles break down the lineup changes from SKC's 1-1 draw over the weekend. Croizet showed the good side of the Yohan Croizet experience. Then they look ahead to the match in Toronto. Both teams will be shorthanded. Finally, Mateus Manuel is out, and we speculate why.

]]>40:11cleanSporting KC got one shot on goal in Houston, but what a shot it was. Andy and Charles break down the lineup changes from SKC's 1-1 draw over the weekend. Croizet showed the good side of the Yohan Croizet experience. Then they look ahead to the match in Toronto. Both teams will be shorthanded. Finally, Mateus Manuel is out, and we speculate why.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches 208fullWorld Cup Preview World Cup Preview Mon, 03 Jun 2019 11:00:00 +0000Ashley Scoby from ProSoccerUSA.com joins Andy to preview the upcoming World Cup. They preview the USWNT. Try and get to the bottom of Jill Ellis' strategy. Can Alex Morgan lead a team to a World Cup trophy? Should Christen Press start? Should Carli Lloyd? Finally, Ashley previews the other top teams in the tournament.

]]>Ashley Scoby from ProSoccerUSA.com joins Andy to preview the upcoming World Cup. They preview the USWNT. Try and get to the bottom of Jill Ellis' strategy. Can Alex Morgan lead a team to a World Cup trophy? Should Christen Press start? Should Carli Lloyd? Finally, Ashley previews the other top teams in the tournament.

]]>47:09cleanAshley Scoby from ProSoccerUSA.com joins Andy to preview the upcoming World Cup. They preview the USWNT. Try and get to the bottom of Jill Ellis' strategy. Can Alex Morgan lead a team to a World Cup trophy? Should Christen Press start? Should Carli Lloyd? Finally, Ashley previews the other top teams in the tournament.
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bonusSometimes you eat the lion. Sometimes the lion eats you. (SKC, 207)Sometimes you eat the lion. Sometimes the lion eats you.Thu, 30 May 2019 14:01:19 +0000Tate Steinlage was inserted into our starting lineup, and unlike Sporting KC we didn't fade in the second half. The show starts off with a discussion of Zlatan, and quickly moves to how a fatigued SKC couldn't keep building on three solid halves of soccer. Andreu Fontas returned to the lineup in unspectacular fashion. Filipe Gutierrez missed chance after chance, and the Croizet Experience was in full effect.

]]>Tate Steinlage was inserted into our starting lineup, and unlike Sporting KC we didn't fade in the second half. The show starts off with a discussion of Zlatan, and quickly moves to how a fatigued SKC couldn't keep building on three solid halves of soccer. Andreu Fontas returned to the lineup in unspectacular fashion. Filipe Gutierrez missed chance after chance, and the Croizet Experience was in full effect.

]]>38:36cleanTate Steinlage was inserted into our starting lineup, and unlike Sporting KC we didn't fade in the second half. The show starts off with a discussion of Zlatan, and quickly moves to how a fatigued SKC couldn't keep building on three solid halves of soccer. Andreu Fontas returned to the lineup in unspectacular fashion. Filipe Gutierrez missed chance after chance, and the Croizet Experience was in full effect.
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207fullHat Trick Hero (SKC, 206)Hat Trick Hero (SKC, 206)Mon, 27 May 2019 13:46:01 +0000The winless streak is over. Johnathon F. Russell put the team on his back and put three past the Sounders in SKC's 3-2 win. Gooch is out, so Andy and Producer Sean break down the match. Croizet starts and... is good. Jimmy Medranda returns. Everything came up Milhouse.

]]>The winless streak is over. Johnathon F. Russell put the team on his back and put three past the Sounders in SKC's 3-2 win. Gooch is out, so Andy and Producer Sean break down the match. Croizet starts and... is good. Jimmy Medranda returns. Everything came up Milhouse.

]]>41:52cleanThe winless streak is over. Johnathon F. Russell put the team on his back and three past the Sounders in SKC's 3-2 win. Gooch is out, so Andy and Producer Sean break down the match. Croizet starts and... is good. Jimmy Medranda returns. Everything came up Milhouse.
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]]>It's a feel good episode in the MLS segment this week. First, we look back at the career of DaMarcus Beasley who announced his retirement at the end of the season (:38). Chris Wondolowski finally set the MLS scoring record after his four goal performance (11:12). Last and certainly least Colorado picked up their first win of the season against the LA Galaxy (21:29).

]]>32:10cleanIt's a feel good episode in the MLS segment this week. First, we look back at the career of DaMarcus Beasley who announced his retirement at the end of the season (:38). Chris Wondolowski finally set the MLS scoring record after his four goal performance (11:12). Last and certainly least Colorado picked up their first win of the season against the LA Galaxy (21:29).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches205fullPlay your kids? (SKC, 205)Play your kids? (SKC, 205)Wed, 22 May 2019 03:12:21 +0000With Krisztián Németh suspended for the upcoming match versus Seattle, who will start at forward (4:21)? Andy and Charles give their guesses at possibilities. Slowly but surely players are working back from injuries. Will SKC have a full bench (29:21)?

]]>With Krisztián Németh suspended for the upcoming match versus Seattle, who will start at forward (4:21)? Andy and Charles give their guesses at possibilities. Slowly but surely players are working back from injuries. Will SKC have a full bench (29:21)?

]]>38:40cleanWith Krisztián Németh suspended for the upcoming match versus Seattle, who will start at forward (4:21)? Andy and Charles give their guesses at possibilities. Slowly but surely players are working back from injuries. Will SKC have a full bench (29:21)?
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205fullTime to Mess with the Yohan (SKC, 204)Time to Mess with the Yohan (SKC, 204)Sun, 19 May 2019 18:41:55 +0000Sporting KC draws 1-1 with Vancouver, and Andy and Charles breakdown all the storylines from an eventful game. Besler is back from injury and that helps (8:00). Benny had a second good performance since rejoining the team (15:42). Kelyn Rowe had his best game of the year (20:00). The show finishes with a discussion of Yohan Croizet and the red card to Nemeth.

]]>Sporting KC draws 1-1 with Vancouver, and Andy and Charles breakdown all the storylines from an eventful game. Besler is back from injury and that helps (8:00). Benny had a second good performance since rejoining the team (15:42). Kelyn Rowe had his best game of the year (20:00). The show finishes with a discussion of Yohan Croizet and the red card to Nemeth.

]]>44:32cleanSporting KC draws 1-1 with Vancouver, and Andy and Charles breakdown all the storylines from an eventful game. Besler is back from injury and that helps (8:00). Benny had a second good performance since rejoining the team (15:42). Kelyn Rowe had his best game of the year (20:00). The show finishes with a discussion of Yohan Croizet and the red card to Nemeth.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches 204fullThe Bruce is Loose (MLS, 203)The Bruce is Loose (MLS, 203)Fri, 17 May 2019 03:24:40 +0000Welcome back to MLS Bruce Arena. New England Revolution signed Arena to be their new head coach and sporting director. Elsewhere in MLS, Atlanta have won five straight on five clean sheets. Frank de Boer is actually good?

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]]>Welcome back to MLS Bruce Arena. New England Revolution signed Arena to be their new head coach and sporting director. Elsewhere in MLS, Atlanta have won five straight on five clean sheets. Frank de Boer is actually good?

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]]>23:13cleanWelcome back to MLS Bruce Arena. New England Revolution signed Arena to be their new head coach and sporting director. Elsewhere in MLS, Atlanta have won five straight on five clean sheets. Frank de Boer is actually good?
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches203fullIlie Appreciation Society (SKC, 203)Ilie Appreciation Society (SKC, 203)Fri, 17 May 2019 03:20:23 +0000It's an all midfield episode of Talkin' Touches. Andy and Charles breakdown Ilie's return to the starting lineup against DC United (2:53). Benny slipped back into the team like he never left (18:12). In a Talkin' Touches first, the game versus Vancouver is a must win (32:00).

]]>It's an all midfield episode of Talkin' Touches. Andy and Charles breakdown Ilie's return to the starting lineup against DC United (2:53). Benny slipped back into the team like he never left (18:12). In a Talkin' Touches first, the game versus Vancouver is a must win (32:00).

]]>38:17cleanIt's an all midfield episode of Talkin' Touches. Andy and Charles breakdown Ilie's return to the starting lineup against DC United (2:53). Benny slipped back into the team like he never left (18:12). In a Talkin' Touches first, the game versus Vancouver is a must win (32:00).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches203fullWelcome back. Welcome back. Welcome back. (SKC, 202)Welcome back. Welcome back. Welcome back. (SKC, 202)Thu, 09 May 2019 02:34:37 +0000Sporting KC made a move to re-acquire old friend Benny Feilhaber. Andy sat down with Benny after his press conference. Then, he and Gooch break down what the trade means for the team moving forward.

]]>Sporting KC made a move to re-acquire old friend Benny Feilhaber. Andy sat down with Benny after his press conference. Then, he and Gooch break down what the trade means for the team moving forward.

]]>38:03cleanSporting KC made a move to re-acquire old friend Benny Feilhaber. Andy sat down with Benny after his press conference. Then, he and Gooch break down what the trade means for the team moving forward.
Listen to Andy's conversation with SKC assistant coach Kerry Zavagnin by signing up for the Patreon. www.patreon.com/talkintouches202fullSporting KC, Ep. 201Sporting KC, Ep. 201Mon, 06 May 2019 04:47:44 +0000SKC were soundly beaten by Atlanta United, 3-0. Peter Vermes did make some tactical changes in this match, Andy and Charles kick off the show discussing them (2:47) Sporting seemed slow all night, were they tired or are they just slow (10:20)?

]]>SKC were soundly beaten by Atlanta United, 3-0. Peter Vermes did make some tactical changes in this match, Andy and Charles kick off the show discussing them (2:47) Sporting seemed slow all night, were they tired or are they just slow (10:20)?

]]>29:33cleanSKC were soundly beaten by Atlanta United, 3-0. Peter Vermes did make some tactical changes in this match, Andy and Charles kick off the show discussing them (2:47) Sporting seemed slow all night, were they tired or are they just slow (10:20)?
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches201fullMLS, Ep. 200MLS, EP. 200Thu, 02 May 2019 03:50:42 +0000As we turn the page on April we give the MLS Live Power Rankings. Who is leading the MVP race? Is it even close? The city of Los Angeles has a monopoly on Coach of the Year Candidates. Colorado is the first team to fire their coach. You will never believe who they hired.

]]>As we turn the page on April we give the MLS Live Power Rankings. Who is leading the MVP race? Is it even close? The city of Los Angeles has a monopoly on Coach of the Year Candidates. Colorado is the first team to fire their coach. You will never believe who they hired.

]]>42:57cleanAs we turn the page on April we give the MLS Live Power Rankings. Who is leading the MVP race? Is it even close? The city of Los Angeles has a monopoly on Coach of the Year Candidates. Colorado is the first team to fire their coach. You will never believe who they hired.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches200fullSporting KC, Ep. 200Sporting KC, EP. 200Thu, 02 May 2019 03:42:57 +0000Sporting have been bad for nearly a month. Charles has some reasons why (6:00). What is the best way to maximize Filipe Gutierrez (26:42). Finally, we look ahead to the match up with Atlanta United.

]]>Sporting have been bad for nearly a month. Charles has some reasons why (6:00). What is the best way to maximize Filipe Gutierrez (26:42). Finally, we look ahead to the match up with Atlanta United.

]]>42:54cleanSporting have been bad for nearly a month. Charles has some reasons why (6:00). What is the best way to maximize Filipe Gutierrez (26:42). Finally, we look ahead to the match up with Atlanta United.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches 200fullMLS, Ep. 199MLS, Ep. 199Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:51:02 +0000LAFC are running away with the Supporters' Shield (1:00). Pozuelo is making Toronto forget about Giovinco (11:25). Defenders in MLS are bad, and Andy and Charles get to the bottom of why (21:00).

]]>34:20cleanLAFC are running away with the Supporters' Shield (1:00). Pozuelo is making Toronto forget about Giovinco (11:25). Defenders in MLS are bad, and Andy and Charles get to the bottom of why (21:00).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches199fullSporting KC, Ep. 199Sporting KC, Ep. 199Thu, 25 Apr 2019 03:46:20 +0000Andy and Charles reluctantly break down Sporting KC's thrashing at the hands of San Jose (4:20). A rash of injuries have left SKC scrambling. Who will be the replacements (26:10)? MLS handed out its suspension to Kaku. We had some thoughts (45:00).

]]>Andy and Charles reluctantly break down Sporting KC's thrashing at the hands of San Jose (4:20). A rash of injuries have left SKC scrambling. Who will be the replacements (26:10)? MLS handed out its suspension to Kaku. We had some thoughts (45:00).

]]>51:32cleanAndy and Charles reluctantly break down Sporting KC's thrashing at the hands of San Jose (4:20). A rash of injuries have left SKC scrambling. Who will be the replacements (26:10)? MLS handed out its suspension to Kaku. We had some thoughts (45:00).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches199fullSporting KC, Ep. 198Sporting KC, Ep. 198Wed, 17 Apr 2019 02:50:22 +0000Unlike Sporting we didn't run out of gas on this marathon show. Andy and Charles start off discussing SKC's draw with New York Red Bull (3:34). What more is there to say about Gianluca Busio (22:53)? You will have to listen to find out. Kaku is a dirtbag (41:44). Finally, we look ahead to the the match versus San Jose (56:00).

]]>Unlike Sporting we didn't run out of gas on this marathon show. Andy and Charles start off discussing SKC's draw with New York Red Bull (3:34). What more is there to say about Gianluca Busio (22:53)? You will have to listen to find out. Kaku is a dirtbag (41:44). Finally, we look ahead to the the match versus San Jose (56:00).

]]>01:05:57noUnlike Sporting we didn't run out of gas on this marathon show. Andy and Charles start off discussing SKC's draw with New York Red Bull (3:34). What more is there to say about Gianluca Busio (22:53)? You will have to listen to find out. Kaku is a dirtbag (41:44). Finally, we look ahead to the the match versus San Jose (56:00).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches198fullSporting KC, Ep. 197Sporting KC, Ep. 197Wed, 10 Apr 2019 02:06:48 +0000We played down a man on this episode. Andy and Sean discuss all the lineup changes in the match against FC Cincinnati. Zelalem made his MLS debut. Busio balled out. Barath and Fontas make a good pairing. Zendejas looks to be the clear number two behind Melia. We end the show previewing the CCL match vs Monterey, and talk about what this Champions League run means.

]]>We played down a man on this episode. Andy and Sean discuss all the lineup changes in the match against FC Cincinnati. Zelalem made his MLS debut. Busio balled out. Barath and Fontas make a good pairing. Zendejas looks to be the clear number two behind Melia. We end the show previewing the CCL match vs Monterey, and talk about what this Champions League run means.

]]>01:01:47cleanWe played down a man on this episode. Andy and Sean discuss all the lineup changes in the match against FC Cincinnati. Gideon Zelalem made his MLS debut. Gianluca Busio balled out. Barath and Fontas make a good pairing. Zendejas looks to be the clear number two behind Melia. We end the show previewing the CCL match vs Monterey, and talk about what this Champions League run means.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches 197fullSporting KC, Ep. 196Sporting KC, Ep. 196Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:15:39 +0000Sporting lose 5-0 to Monterey in the first leg of their CONCACAF semifinal, and the less said about it the better. Ashley Scoby fills in for Charles. She and Andy talk through the loss. Andy does have one bit of personal news that should brighten everyone's spirits.

]]>Sporting lose 5-0 to Monterey in the first leg of their CONCACAF semifinal, and the less said about it the better. Ashley Scoby fills in for Charles. She and Andy talk through the loss. Andy does have one bit of personal news that should brighten everyone's spirits.

]]>41:12cleanSporting lose 5-0 to Monterey in the first leg of their CONCACAF semifinal, and the less said about it the better. Ashley Scoby fills in for Charles. She and Andy talk through the loss. Andy does have one bit of personal news that should brighten everyone's spirits.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches196fullDavid Ficklin, Executive Director of KC's 2026 World Cup BidDavid Ficklin, Executive Director of KC's 2026 World Cup BidThu, 04 Apr 2019 17:41:33 +0000On today's episode (recorded March 8), Andy sits down with David Ficklin, Executive Director of the Kansas City 2026 FIFA World Cup Bid, to talk about the ongoing efforts to bring the World Cup to KC, the obstacles facing KC's bid, the perception of KC outside of MLS circles, and whether or not Kansas Citians should want FIFA setting up shop in the wake of their numerous scandals.

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]]>On today's episode (recorded March 8), Andy sits down with David Ficklin, Executive Director of the Kansas City 2026 FIFA World Cup Bid, to talk about the ongoing efforts to bring the World Cup to KC, the obstacles facing KC's bid, the perception of KC outside of MLS circles, and whether or not Kansas Citians should want FIFA setting up shop in the wake of their numerous scandals.

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]]>44:04cleanOn today's episode (recorded March 8), Andy sits down with David Ficklin, Executive Director of the Kansas City 2026 FIFA World Cup Bid, to talk about the ongoing efforts to bring the World Cup to KC, the obstacles facing KC's bid, the perception of KC outside of MLS circles, and whether or not Kansas Citians should want FIFA setting up shop in the wake of their numerous scandals.
To support Talkin' Touches on Patreon (and get all interviews the day they're released): https://patreon.com/talkintouchesfullSporting KC, Ep. 195Sporting KC, Ep. 195Sat, 30 Mar 2019 23:08:17 +0000Sporting KC throttle Montreal 7-1 (2:03). Gerso was the best player on the field for large portions of the match (3:43). BuT WhO wIlL ScOrE GoALz? (12:03). Fontas returned to the starting lineup (18:43). Another chapter of the Roger Espinoza Appreciation Society (27:45). To finish things off Andy and Charles look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League Semifinal against Monterrey.

]]>Sporting KC throttle Montreal 7-1 (2:03). Gerso was the best player on the field for large portions of the match (3:43). BuT WhO wIlL ScOrE GoALz? (12:03). Fontas returned to the starting lineup (18:43). Another chapter of the Roger Espinoza Appreciation Society (27:45). To finish things off Andy and Charles look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League Semifinal against Monterrey.

]]>42:55cleanSporting KC throttle Montreal 7-1 (2:03). Gerso was the best player on the field for large portions of the match (3:43). BuT WhO wIlL ScOrE GoALz? (12:03). Fontas returned to the starting lineup (18:43). Another chapter of the Roger Espinoza Appreciation Society (27:45). To finish things off Andy and Charles look ahead to the CONCACAF Champions League Semifinal against Monterrey.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches195fullMLS, Ep.194MLS, Ep.194Wed, 27 Mar 2019 04:08:52 +0000Who would the TT Crew vote MVP and Coach of the Year for the first month? How fun is LAFC's Lattif Blessing? What do managers think of international call-ups? The show finishes with MLS Live Memorial Power Rankings.

]]>Who would the TT Crew vote MVP and Coach of the Year for the first month? How fun is LAFC's Lattif Blessing? What do managers think of international call-ups? The show finishes with MLS Live Memorial Power Rankings.

]]>52:21cleanWho would the TT Crew vote MVP and Coach of the Year for the first month? How fun is LAFC's Lattif Blessing? What do managers think of international call-ups? The show finishes with MLS Live Memorial Power Rankings.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches194fullSporting KC, Ep. 194Sporting KC, EP. 194Wed, 27 Mar 2019 03:05:52 +0000No Sporting KC match means mailbag time. We asked for questions and you came through. Should Barath start? Back three? What is Zelalem's future? And a bonus question that got some very weird answers.

]]>No Sporting KC match means mailbag time. We asked for questions and you came through. Should Barath start? Back three? What is Zelalem's future? And a bonus question that got some very weird answers.

]]>39:40cleanNo Sporting KC match means mailbag time. We asked for questions and you came through. Should Barath start? Back three? What is Zelalem's future? And a bonus question that got some very weird answers.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches194fullSporting KC, Ep. 193Sporting KC, Ep. 193Fri, 22 Mar 2019 03:35:54 +0000The full squad is back and talking about SKC advancing to the semifinal of CONCACAF Champions League (3:18), the draw away to Colorado (16:30). Tim Melia did a bad, and Charles and Andy discuss keeping the ball (18:23). After six matches what is the grade on how Vermes rotated the team (26:40). There have been a rash of injuries since the last match (32:39). Barath has solidified himself as the third center back (42:13).

]]>The full squad is back and talking about SKC advancing to the semifinal of CONCACAF Champions League (3:18), the draw away to Colorado (16:30). Tim Melia did a bad, and Charles and Andy discuss keeping the ball (18:23). After six matches what is the grade on how Vermes rotated the team (26:40). There have been a rash of injuries since the last match (32:39). Barath has solidified himself as the third center back (42:13).

]]>52:12cleanThe full squad is back and talking about SKC advancing to the semifinal of CONCACAF Champions League (3:18), the draw away to Colorado (16:30). Tim Melia did a bad, and Charles and Andy discuss keeping the ball (18:23). After six matches what is the grade on how Vermes rotated the team (26:40). There have been a rash of injuries since the last match (32:39). Barath has solidified himself as the third center back (42:13).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches193fullFREE-VIEW: David Ficklin, Executive Director Kansas City World Cup 2026FREE-VIEW: David Ficklin, Executive Director Kansas City World Cup 2026Tue, 12 Mar 2019 11:00:00 +0000After a decade with Sporting KC, David Ficklin is leading the charge to bring the World Cup to Kansas City in 2026.

]]>09:47cleanAfter a decade with Sporting KC, David Ficklin is leading the charge to bring the World Cup to Kansas City in 2026.
To hear the interview in its entirety (and support Talkin' Touches): https://www.patreon.com/talkintouchesbonusSporting KC, Ep. 192Sporting KC, Ep. 192Sun, 10 Mar 2019 23:20:45 +0000Sporting KC save the season and beat Philadelphia 2-0 in their MLS home opener. Tim Melia played great and saved a penalty (9:18). Botand Barath has cemented himself as a quality center back (14:16). Busio made a surprise start for the suspended Roger and reviews were mixed (20:11). Gerso struggled to really make an impact again (25:19). Ilie was subbed for the first time in his SKC career (30:15). Johnny Russell continues to frustrate defenses and drew another red card (35:18).

]]>Sporting KC save the season and beat Philadelphia 2-0 in their MLS home opener. Tim Melia played great and saved a penalty (9:18). Botand Barath has cemented himself as a quality center back (14:16). Busio made a surprise start for the suspended Roger and reviews were mixed (20:11). Gerso struggled to really make an impact again (25:19). Ilie was subbed for the first time in his SKC career (30:15). Johnny Russell continues to frustrate defenses and drew another red card (35:18).

]]>41:16cleanSporting KC beat Philadelphia 2-0 in their MLS home opener. Tim Melia played great and saved a penalty (9:18). Botand Barath has cemented himself as a quality center back (14:16). Busio made a surprise start for the suspended Roger and reviews were mixed (20:11). Ilie was subbed for the first time in his SKC career (30:15). Johnny Russell continues to frustrate defenses and drew another red card (35:18).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches192bonusMedia Day 2019Media Day 2019Sat, 09 Mar 2019 04:22:23 +0000Producer Sean talks with Gerso, Ilie, Nemeth, and Besler at Sporting's media day Friday, March 8. Listen to what the guys had to say about Toluca, Independiente, scoring goals, SKC's "system" and the start of the season. Also hear a press conference with Peter Vermes.

]]>Producer Sean talks with Gerso, Ilie, Nemeth, and Besler at Sporting's media day Friday, March 8. Listen to what the guys had to say about Toluca, Independiente, scoring goals, SKC's "system" and the start of the season. Also hear a press conference with Peter Vermes.

]]>41:01cleanProducer Sean talks with Gerso, Ilie, Nemeth, and Besler at Sporting's media day Friday, March 8. Listen to what the guys had to say about Toluca, Independiente, scoring goals, SKC's "system" and the start of the season. Also hear a press conference with Peter Vermes.
Patreon subscribers can hear more in-depth conversations. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/talkintouchesbonusMLS, Ep. 191Thu, 07 Mar 2019 04:48:15 +0000Week 1 of MLS is in the books and the takes are flying. There was an orange ball sighting in Colorado. Michael Bradley Revenge Tour 2019 began with two goals. Jordan Morris is back on the scoresheet for Seattle. A pair of youngsters showed out in the LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire match. Andy and Charles may have overlooked the most crucial signing for Minnesota United. D.C. United played Atlanta in a match featuring the best team in the league.

]]>Week 1 of MLS is in the books and the takes are flying. There was an orange ball sighting in Colorado. Michael Bradley Revenge Tour 2019 began with two goals. Jordan Morris is back on the scoresheet for Seattle. A pair of youngsters showed out in the LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire match. Andy and Charles may have overlooked the most crucial signing for Minnesota United. D.C. United played Atlanta in a match featuring the best team in the league.

]]>33:12cleanWeek 1 of MLS is in the books. There was an orange ball sighting in Colorado. Michael Bradley Revenge Tour 2019 began with 2 goals. Jordan Morris is back on the scoresheet for Seattle. A pair of youngsters showed out in the LA Galaxy vs. Chicago Fire match. Andy and Charles may have overlooked the most crucial signing for Minnesota United. D.C. United played Atlanta in a match featuring the best team in the league.
Support Talkin' Touches by subscribing to the Patreon. www.patreon.com/talkintouches191fullSporting KC, Ep. 191Sporting KC, Ep. 191Thu, 07 Mar 2019 04:04:15 +0000Sporting KC drop the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal against Independiente of Panama 2-1. What does a 2-1 result mean in a two-leg tie? Peter Vermes made eight changes to the starting XI. Were they the correct changes? Andy and Charles might put some people at ease with their breakdown of the match.

]]>Sporting KC drop the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal against Independiente of Panama 2-1. What does a 2-1 result mean in a two-leg tie? Peter Vermes made eight changes to the starting XI. Were they the correct changes? Andy and Charles might put some people at ease with their breakdown of the match.

]]>36:30cleanSporting KC drop the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal against Independiente of Panama 2-1. What does a 2-1 result mean in a two-leg tie? Peter Vermes made eight changes to the starting XI. Were they the correct changes? Andy and Charles might put some people at ease with their breakdown of the match.
Listen to postgame shows live on Discord by subscribing to the Patreon. www.patreon.com/talkintouches191fullSporting KC, Ep. 190Sporting KC, Ep. 190Mon, 04 Mar 2019 05:24:10 +0000Sporting KC drop their 2019 MLS opener, 2-1 to LAFC. Peter Vermes put out the same team that played in Toluca three days prior, and Andy and Charles have some thoughts about that decision (2:37). Adding injury to insult, Andreu Fontas left the match with an apparent hamstring injury (22:21). The bright spot was Krisztian Nemeth scoring his third goal in three games (30:01).

]]>Sporting KC drop their 2019 MLS opener, 2-1 to LAFC. Peter Vermes put out the same team that played in Toluca three days prior, and Andy and Charles have some thoughts about that decision (2:37). Adding injury to insult, Andreu Fontas left the match with an apparent hamstring injury (22:21). The bright spot was Krisztian Nemeth scoring his third goal in three games (30:01).

]]>42:56cleanSporting KC drop their 2019 MLS opener, 2-1 to LAFC. Peter Vermes put out the same team that played in Toluca three days prior, and Andy and Charles have some thoughts about that decision (2:37). Adding injury to insult, Andreu Fontas left the match with an apparent hamstring injury (22:21). The bright spot was Krisztian Nemeth scoring his third goal in three games (30:01).
You could have listened to this episode live if you were a Patreon subscriber. Support the show at www.patreon.com/talkintouches190fullMLS, Ep. 189MLS, Ep. 189Sat, 02 Mar 2019 05:20:23 +0000The 2019 MLS kicks off this weekend. LA Galaxy finally have a compliant roster...maybe. Nick Rimando announces that 2019 will be his final year in MLS. After the news, Andy and Charles breakdown some of the new faces in new places. Then 2019 predictions.

]]>The 2019 MLS kicks off this weekend. LA Galaxy finally have a compliant roster...maybe. Nick Rimando announces that 2019 will be his final year in MLS. After the news, Andy and Charles breakdown some of the new faces in new places. Then 2019 predictions.

]]>54:48cleanThe 2019 MLS kicks off this weekend. LA Galaxy finally have a compliant roster...maybe. Nick Rimando announces that 2019 will be his final year in MLS. After the news, Andy and Charles breakdown some of the new faces in new places. Then 2019 predictions.
Support Talkin' Touches by subscribing to the Patreon at www.patreon.com/talkintouches189fullSporting KC, Ep. 189Sporting KC, Ep. 189Sat, 02 Mar 2019 05:05:21 +0000The 2019 MLS regular season is upon us, but first Andy and Charles recap Sporting's romp of Toluca in CONCACAF Champions League (3:45). Then they look ahead to the MLS opener versus LAFC (25:24). Then we try to get ahead of the narrative and make some 2019 predictions (32:47).

]]>The 2019 MLS regular season is upon us, but first Andy and Charles recap Sporting's romp of Toluca in CONCACAF Champions League (3:45). Then they look ahead to the MLS opener versus LAFC (25:24). Then we try to get ahead of the narrative and make some 2019 predictions (32:47).

]]>52:22cleanThe 2019 MLS regular season is upon us, but first Andy and Charles recap Sporting's romp of Toluca in CONCACAF Champions League (3:45). Then they look ahead to the MLS opener versus LAFC (25:24). Then we try to get ahead of the narrative and make some 2019 predictions (32:47).
Support Talkin' Touches by subscribing to the Patreon at www.patreon.com/talkintouches189fullSporting KC kit designer Chad ReynoldsSporting KC kit designer Chad ReynoldsWed, 27 Feb 2019 17:33:54 +0000

On today's episode, Andy, Charles and @producersean sit down with Sporting KC creative director (A.K.A. kit designer) Chad Reynolds to talk about SKC's brand new primary kit for the 2019 season, and so much more about the entire process of designing and creating a team's kits year after year, how long it takes from concept to launch date, likes and dislikes of kits gone by, and how the team's visual identity is built around what the players wear on the field. We REALLY nerded out on this one, so beware.

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]]>On today's episode, Andy, Charles and @producersean sit down with Sporting KC creative director (A.K.A. kit designer) Chad Reynolds to talk about SKC's brand new primary kit for the 2019 season, and so much more about the entire process of designing and creating a team's kits year after year, how long it takes from concept to launch date, likes and dislikes of kits gone by, and how the team's visual identity is built around what the players wear on the field. We REALLY nerded out on this one, so beware. To support Talkin' Touches on Patreon (and get all interviews the day they're released): https://patreon.com/talkintouches ]]>46:48cleanOn today's episode, Andy, Charles and @producersean sit down with Sporting KC creative director (A.K.A. kit designer) Chad Reynolds to talk about SKC's brand new primary kit for the 2019 season, and so much more about the entire process of designing and creating a team's kits year after year, how long it takes from concept to launch date, likes and dislikes of kits gone by, and how the team's visual identity is built around what the players wear on the field. We REALLY nerded out on this one, so beware.fullSporting KC, Ep. 188Sporting KC, Ep. 188Fri, 22 Feb 2019 05:06:48 +0000Andy and Charles break down Sporting's 3-0 beat down of Toluca FC in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League tie. Turns out Toluca weren't as good as we expected. Several SKC players looked in midseason form. Nemeth got off to a good start. Gerso played well in a surprise start.

]]>Andy and Charles break down Sporting's 3-0 beat down of Toluca FC in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League tie. Turns out Toluca weren't as good as we expected. Several SKC players looked in midseason form. Nemeth got off to a good start. Gerso played well in a surprise start.

]]>38:39cleanAndy and Charles break down Sporting's 3-0 beat down of Toluca FC in the first leg of their CONCACAF Champions League tie. Turns out Toluca weren't as good as we expected. Several SKC players looked in midseason form. Nemeth got off to a good start. Gerso played well in a surprise start.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches188fullFREE-VIEW: Kit designer Chad ReynoldsFREE-VIEW: Kit designer Chad ReynoldsThu, 14 Feb 2019 18:12:25 +0000Sporting KC kit designer Chad Reynolds talks about the 24-month process of designing SKC's kits, and the challenge of predicting two years ahead where fashion is heading.

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]]>Sporting KC kit designer Chad Reynolds talks about the 24-month process of designing SKC's kits, and the challenge of predicting two years ahead where fashion is heading.

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]]>05:04cleanSporting KC kit designer Chad Reynolds talks about the 24-month process of designing SKC's kits, and the challenge of predicting two years ahead where fashion is heading.
To hear the interview in its entirety (and support Talkin' Touches): https://www.patreon.com/talkintouchesfullMLS, Ep. 186MLS, Ep. 186Wed, 30 Jan 2019 04:25:20 +0000Andy like USMNT again, but Gooch remains unconvinced. Miguel Almiron has been sold for an MLS record fee. Giovinco could be on his way out as well. Not to be outdone, Kaku is wants to leave and is tweeting through it.

]]>Andy like USMNT again, but Gooch remains unconvinced. Miguel Almiron has been sold for an MLS record fee. Giovinco could be on his way out as well. Not to be outdone, Kaku is wants to leave and is tweeting through it.

]]>27:40noAndy like USMNT again, but Gooch remains unconvinced. Miguel Almiron has been sold for an MLS record fee. Giovinco could be on his way out as well. Not to be outdone, Kaku is wants to leave and is tweeting through it.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouchesfullSporting KC, Ep. 186Sporting KC, Ep. 186Wed, 30 Jan 2019 04:00:24 +0000Ike Opara has been traded to Minnesota United, and Andy and Charles breakdown the trade from all sides (7:35). What was Peter Vermes' thought process in dealing the former defender of the year (27:57)? What will Sporting do moving forward (42:02)?

]]>Ike Opara has been traded to Minnesota United, and Andy and Charles breakdown the trade from all sides (7:35). What was Peter Vermes' thought process in dealing the former defender of the year (27:57)? What will Sporting do moving forward (42:02)?

]]>56:27cleanIke Opara has been traded to Minnesota United, and Andy and Charles breakdown the trade from all sides (7:35). What was Peter Vermes' thought process in dealing the former defender of the year (27:57)? What will Sporting do moving forward (42:02)?
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches186fullKelyn Rowe & Rodney WallaceFri, 18 Jan 2019 20:57:52 +0000

On today's episode, Andy sits down with Sporting KC new boys Kelyn Rowe (3:30) and Rodney Wallace (12:00) to talk about their first impressions of their new city and team. Rowe talks about being Mr. Versatility, the trade that brought him to KC this winter, and why he makes it a point to be so involved in the community. Wallace walks us through his free-agency process and how/why he picked KC, playing left back (again), and being teammates with Graham Zusi a decade ago in college.

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]]>On today's episode, Andy sits down with Sporting KC new boys Kelyn Rowe (3:30) and Rodney Wallace (12:00) to talk about their first impressions of their new city and team. Rowe talks about being Mr. Versatility, the trade that brought him to KC this winter, and why he makes it a point to be so involved in the community. Wallace walks us through his free-agency process and how/why he picked KC, playing left back (again), and being teammates with Graham Zusi a decade ago in college.

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]]>33:03cleankansas,sports,soccer,league,major,city,mls,sporting,kcfullMLS, Ep. 185MLS, Ep. 185Wed, 16 Jan 2019 05:01:52 +0000Andy and Charles do a quick whip around of the latest MLS news. The duo is high on the LA Galaxy hiring Guillermo Barros Schelotto as their new head coach. Conversely, they struggle to see how FC Cincinnati will find success in their inaugural MLS campaign.

]]>Andy and Charles do a quick whip around of the latest MLS news. The duo is high on the LA Galaxy hiring Guillermo Barros Schelotto as their new head coach. Conversely, they struggle to see how FC Cincinnati will find success in their inaugural MLS campaign.

]]>48:40cleanAndy and Charles do a quick whip around of the latest MLS news. The duo is high on the LA Galaxy hiring Guillermo Barros Schelotto as their new head coach. Conversely, they struggle to see how FC Cincinnati will find success in their inaugural MLS campaign.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches185fullSporting KC, Ep. 185Sporting KC, Ep. 185Wed, 16 Jan 2019 03:59:40 +0000Andy and Charles start off 2019 talking about the striker position for the upcoming season. The duo delve into recent signee Rodney Wallace and what that means for the left back position. How should fans feel about CONCACAF Champions League? Finally, a game of MLS SuperDraftee or He Ain't Real.

]]>Andy and Charles start off 2019 talking about the striker position for the upcoming season. The duo delve into recent signee Rodney Wallace and what that means for the left back position. How should fans feel about CONCACAF Champions League? Finally, a game of MLS SuperDraftee or He Ain't Real.

]]>42:33cleanAndy and Charles start off 2019 talking about the striker position for the upcoming season. They the duo delve into recent signee Rodney Wallace and what that means for the left back position. How should fans feel about CONCACAF Champions League? Finally, a game of MLS Superdraft Pick or He Ain't Real.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches185fullFREE-VIEW: Kelyn Rowe & Rodney WallaceFREE-VIEW: Kelyn Rowe & Rodney WallaceSun, 13 Jan 2019 16:18:56 +0000Sporting KC new boys Kelyn Rowe and Rodney Wallace talk about coming to Kansas City this winter, where on the field they think they'll play, and why it was the right place at the right time.

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]]>Sporting KC new boys Kelyn Rowe and Rodney Wallace talk about coming to Kansas City this winter, where on the field they think they'll play, and why it was the right place at the right time.

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]]>04:56cleanSporting KC new boys Kelyn Rowe and Rodney Wallace talk about coming to Kansas City this winter, where on the field they think they'll play, and why it was the right place at the right time.
To hear the interview in its entirety (and support Talkin' Touches): https://www.patreon.com/talkintouchesfullSporting KC, Ep. 184Sporting KC, Ep. 184Fri, 21 Dec 2018 04:03:49 +0000Moves are coming fast and furious for Sporting KC. Andy and Charles break down the Diego Rubio trade (2:47). Peter Vermes is a master wheeler-dealer (5:35). Krisztian Nemeth is now the team's leading striker (16:03). What does Kellyn Rowe bring to the team (21:51)? The trade wasn't the only piece of business SKC completed, Botond Barath joined the team from Hungary. Who is this defender (44:35)?

]]>Moves are coming fast and furious for Sporting KC. Andy and Charles break down the Diego Rubio trade (2:47). Peter Vermes is a master wheeler-dealer (5:35). Krisztian Nemeth is now the team's leading striker (16:03). What does Kellyn Rowe bring to the team (21:51)? The trade wasn't the only piece of business SKC completed, Botond Barath joined the team from Hungary. Who is this defender (44:35)?

]]>59:22cleanMoves are coming fast and furious for Sporting KC. Andy and Charles break down the Diego Rubio trade (2:47). Peter Vermes is a master wheeler-dealer (5:35). Krisztian Nemeth is now the team's leading striker (16:03). What does Kellyn Rowe bring to the team (21:51)? The trade wasn't the only piece of business SKC completed, Botond Barath joined the team from Hungary. Who is this defender (44:35)?
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches184fullMLS, Ep. 183MLS, Ep. 183Sat, 15 Dec 2018 03:32:30 +0000Atlanta won MLS Cup. What does their success mean for the league? Where does it go from here? The Talkin' Touches crew discuss.

]]>31:50cleanAtlanta won MLS Cup. What does their success mean for the league? Where does it go from here? The Talkin' Touches crew discuss.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouchesfullSporting KC, Ep. 183Sporting KC, Ep. 183Sat, 15 Dec 2018 03:24:31 +0000There are lots of roster moves to talk about on this week's Sporting episode. Ike Opara has asked the team to "consider" any trade offers that might come in for him (4:10). The team announced today they have acquired Rodney Wallace and Erik Hurtado (20:49), Andy and Charles discuss what that means for the team in 2019.

]]>There are lots of roster moves to talk about on this week's Sporting episode. Ike Opara has asked the team to "consider" any trade offers that might come in for him (4:10). The team announced today they have acquired Rodney Wallace and Erik Hurtado (20:49), Andy and Charles discuss what that means for the team in 2019.

]]>40:58cleanThere are lots of roster moves to talk about on this week's Sporting episode. Ike Opara has asked the team to "consider" any trade offers that might come in for him (4:10). The team announced today they have acquired Rodney Wallace and Erik Hurtado (20:49), Andy and Charles discuss what that means for the team in 2019.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches183fullMLS, EP. 182MLS, EP. 182Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:32:20 +0000It's MLS Cup preview. This segment kicks off with the news that Miguel Almiron is going to join Newcastle in the January transfer window. Could newly crowned MLS MVP Josef Martinez be on his way out as well? The segment finishes up with a preview of the game between Atlanta and Portland.

]]>It's MLS Cup preview. This segment kicks off with the news that Miguel Almiron is going to join Newcastle in the January transfer window. Could newly crowned MLS MVP Josef Martinez be on his way out as well? The segment finishes up with a preview of the game between Atlanta and Portland.

]]>27:18cleanIt's MLS Cup preview. This segment kicks off with the news that Miguel Almiron is going to join Newcastle in the January transfer window. Could newly crowned MLS MVP Josef Martinez be on his way out as well? The segment finishes up with a preview of the game between Atlanta and Portland.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches182fullSporting KC, Ep. 182Sporting KC, Ep. 182Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:23:56 +0000Andy and Charles discuss the news that Khiry Shelton will be making a move to Europe (6:35). How does this move impact Sporting KC going forward (15:00). Finally, Sporting's CONCACAF Champions League draw was announced. SKC will face Toluca in the round of 16 in February (24:01).

]]>Andy and Charles discuss the news that Khiry Shelton will be making a move to Europe (6:35). How does this move impact Sporting KC going forward (15:00). Finally, Sporting's CONCACAF Champions League draw was announced. SKC will face Toluca in the round of 16 in February (24:01).

]]>34:01cleanAndy and Charles discuss the news that Khiry Shelton will be making a move to Europe (6:35). How does this move impact Sporting KC going forward (15:00). Finally, Sporting's CONCACAF Champions League draw was announced. SKC will face Toluca in the round of 16 in February (24:01).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches182fullSporting KC, Ep. 181Sporting KC, Ep. 181Fri, 30 Nov 2018 07:38:50 +0000Sporting KC's 2018 MLS season is over in the Western Conference Finals at the hands of Portland Timbers. Andy and Charles break down the 3-2 loss (4:50). They discuss home-field advantage and the away-goals rule (14:45), and the arrival of Daniel Salloi as a big-game player (40:00).

]]>Sporting KC's 2018 MLS season is over in the Western Conference Finals at the hands of Portland Timbers. Andy and Charles break down the 3-2 loss (4:50). They discuss home-field advantage and the away-goals rule (14:45), and the arrival of Daniel Salloi as a big-game player (40:00).

]]>49:30cleanSporting KC's 2018 MLS season is over in the Western Conference Finals at the hands of Portland Timbers. Andy and Charles break down the 3-2 loss (4:50). They discuss home-field advantage and the away-goals rule (14:45), and the arrival of Daniel Salloi as a big-game player (40:00).
Thank you to all of the Patreon subscribers. If you want to be one of the cool kids visit www.patreon.com/talkintouches181fullMLS, Ep. 180MLS, Ep. 180Mon, 26 Nov 2018 07:15:52 +0000Atlanta ran through the New York Red Bulls 3-0 in the opening leg of the Eastern Conference Final. Andy and Charles talk about why it happened, and if New York have any chance in the return fixture. Plus the crew looks at a tweet thread from Bobby Boswell on why Atlanta are successful.

** There was some technical difficulties so the audio quality is not to our usual standard**

]]>Atlanta ran through the New York Red Bulls 3-0 in the opening leg of the Eastern Conference Final. Andy and Charles talk about why it happened, and if New York have any chance in the return fixture. Plus the crew looks at a tweet thread from Bobby Boswell on why Atlanta are successful.

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]]>23:43cleanAtlanta ran through the New York Red Bulls 3-0 in the opening leg of the Eastern Conference Final. Andy and Charles talk about why it happened, and if New York have any chance in the return fixture. Plus the crew looks at a tweet thread from Bobby Boswell on why Atlanta are successful.
** There was some technical difficulties so the audio quality is not to our usual standard**
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches180fullSporting KC, Ep. 180SKC, Ep. 180Mon, 26 Nov 2018 06:41:05 +0000Recording live from Providence Park after Sporting KC's 0-0 draw vs the Portland Timbers in the first leg of the Western Conference Final. Andy and Charles break down the key points from the match. Hear from Matt Besler, Tim Melia, and Seth Sinovic. Look ahead to Thursday's second leg.

]]>Recording live from Providence Park after Sporting KC's 0-0 draw vs the Portland Timbers in the first leg of the Western Conference Final. Andy and Charles break down the key points from the match. Hear from Matt Besler, Tim Melia, and Seth Sinovic. Look ahead to Thursday's second leg.

]]>36:36cleanRecording live from Providence Park after Sporting KC's 0-0 draw vs the Portland Timbers in the first leg of the Western Conference Final. Andy and Charles break down the key points from the match. Hear from Matt Besler, Tim Melia, and Seth Sinovic. Look ahead to Thursday's second leg.
Patreon subscribers listened to this show live. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/talkintouches and listen to Thursday's post game show live.180fullMLS, Ep. 179MLS, Ep. 179Thu, 22 Nov 2018 05:20:37 +0000In the MLS segment, the second annual MLS Middle Man XI is announced (1:15). Then the four remaining teams are power ranked. Portland are fourth, but where do the other teams finish (8:45)?

]]>30:58noIn the MLS segment, the second annual MLS Middle Man XI is announced (1:15). Then the four remaining teams are power ranked. Portland are fourth, but where do the other teams finish (8:45)?
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www.patreon.com/talkintouchesfullSporting KC, Ep. 179Sporting KC, EP. 179Thu, 22 Nov 2018 05:11:40 +0000It's Conference Finals week. Andy and Charles break down the first leg versus Portland Timbers. How does Rubio's suspension change the game plan (3:05)? What is the case for Portland to win (11:00)? The segment wraps up with the case for Sporting (15:33).

]]>It's Conference Finals week. Andy and Charles break down the first leg versus Portland Timbers. How does Rubio's suspension change the game plan (3:05)? What is the case for Portland to win (11:00)? The segment wraps up with the case for Sporting (15:33).

]]>28:51cleanIt's Conference Finals week. Andy and Charles break down the first leg versus Portland Timbers. How does Rubio's suspension change the game plan (3:05)? What is the case for Portland to win (11:00)? The segment wraps up with the case for Sporting (15:33).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches179fullMLS, Ep. 178MLS, Ep. 178Fri, 16 Nov 2018 03:46:13 +0000We save the playoff preview for next week, and focus on MLS awards. Who is the 2018 MLS MVP and Player of the Year? Should those be the same player (1:30)? The Andrew Jacobson Middleman of the Year™ (8:15). Finally, the TT Crew gives their MLS first and second Best XI (17:08)

]]>We save the playoff preview for next week, and focus on MLS awards. Who is the 2018 MLS MVP and Player of the Year? Should those be the same player (1:30)? The Andrew Jacobson Middleman of the Year™ (8:15). Finally, the TT Crew gives their MLS first and second Best XI (17:08)

]]>38:07cleanWe save the playoff preview for next week, and focus on MLS awards. Who is the 2018 MLS MVP and Player of the Year? Should those be the same player (1:30)? The Andrew Jacobson Middleman of the Year™ (8:15). Finally, the TT Crew gives their MLS first and second Best XI (17:08)
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches 178fullSporting KC, Ep. 178Sporting KC, Ep. 178Fri, 16 Nov 2018 03:36:51 +0000The international break means we put the playoff preview back a week. Andy and Charles fill the time with a Sporting Mailbag. Which team would SKC most want to face in MLS Cup (3:24)? How bad should USSF feel if Peter Vermes wins another cup, but doesn't even get an interview of USMNT coach (11:35)? Which previous Sporting player would you like to have on this year's team (19:44)?

]]>The international break means we put the playoff preview back a week. Andy and Charles fill the time with a Sporting Mailbag. Which team would SKC most want to face in MLS Cup (3:24)? How bad should USSF feel if Peter Vermes wins another cup, but doesn't even get an interview of USMNT coach (11:35)? Which previous Sporting player would you like to have on this year's team (19:44)?

]]>30:35cleanThe international break means we put the playoff preview back a week. Andy and Charles fill the time with a Sporting Mailbag. Which team would SKC most want to face in MLS Cup (3:24)? How bad should USSF feel if Peter Vermes wins another cup, but doesn't even get an interview of USMNT coach (11:35)? Which previous Sporting player would you like to have on this year's team (19:44)?
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches178fullFREE-VIEW: Graham ZusiWed, 14 Nov 2018 21:03:25 +0000Sporting KC defender Graham Zusi talks about surviving the final 15 minutes against Real Salt Lake and the team's "attention to detail" that didn't exist in previous years.

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]]>Sporting KC defender Graham Zusi talks about surviving the final 15 minutes against Real Salt Lake and the team's "attention to detail" that didn't exist in previous years.

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]]>04:24cleankansas,sports,soccer,league,major,city,mls,sporting,kcfullKerry Zavagnin (November 2018)Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:44:08 +0000On today's episode, Andy sits down with Sporting KC assistant coach Kerry Zavagnin to talk about having home-field advantage in the West (3:00), their conference semifinals opponent Real Salt Lake (9:30), the current MLS Cup Playoffs format (16:00), grinding out the win over LAFC (22:00), and what goes into a week of prep for a playoff game (26:30).

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]]>On today's episode, Andy sits down with Sporting KC assistant coach Kerry Zavagnin to talk about having home-field advantage in the West (3:00), their conference semifinals opponent Real Salt Lake (9:30), the current MLS Cup Playoffs format (16:00), grinding out the win over LAFC (22:00), and what goes into a week of prep for a playoff game (26:30).

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]]>31:49cleankansas,sports,soccer,league,major,city,mls,sporting,kcfullSporting KC, Ep. 177Sporting KC, Ep. 177Mon, 12 Nov 2018 03:58:57 +0000Sporting KC advance to the Western Conference Finals after a thrilling 4-2 win over Real Salt Lake. Andy and Charles breakdown the win. They discuss how SKC were unable to close out a match where they were in control (6:08). Rubio returned to the starting XI at the expense of Shelton (18:20).

]]>Sporting KC advance to the Western Conference Finals after a thrilling 4-2 win over Real Salt Lake. Andy and Charles breakdown the win. They discuss how SKC were unable to close out a match where they were in control (6:08). Rubio returned to the starting XI at the expense of Shelton (18:20).

]]>42:05cleanSporting KC advance to the Western Conference Finals after a thrilling 4-2 win over Real Salt Lake. Andy and Charles breakdown the win. They discuss how SKC were unable to close out a match where they were in control (6:08). Diego Rubio returned to the starting XI at the expense of Khiry Shelton (18:20).
Listen to the next post match show live on Discord by subscribing to our Patreon. www.patreon.com/talkintouches177fullMLS, Ep. 176MLS, Ep. 176Mon, 05 Nov 2018 14:00:00 +0000The first legs of the conference semifinals are finished. Andy and Charles break down all of the action from Sunday. They kick things off with Portland's 2-1 win over Seattle (2:17), then Columbus' 1-0 win versus New York Red Bulls, and finally Atlanta beating NYCFC 1-0 (20:35).

]]>The first legs of the conference semifinals are finished. Andy and Charles break down all of the action from Sunday. They kick things off with Portland's 2-1 win over Seattle (2:17), then Columbus' 1-0 win versus New York Red Bulls, and finally Atlanta beating NYCFC 1-0 (20:35).

]]>27:25cleanThe first legs of the conference semifinals are finished. Andy and Charles break down all of the action from Sunday. They kick things off with Portland's 2-1 win over Seattle (2:17), then Columbus' 1-0 win versus New York Red Bulls, and finally Atlanta beating NYCFC 1-0 (20:35).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches176fullSporting KC, Ep. 176SKC, Ep. 176Mon, 05 Nov 2018 06:06:32 +0000Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake drew 1-1 in the opening leg of the conference semifinals. Which team was happier with the draw (3:07)? Croizet filled in for Sinovic at left back (8:27). Shelton started, but Rubio scored (15:12). Roger was largely invisible, but does that mean he played poorly (23:52)?

]]>Sporting KC and Real Salt Lake drew 1-1 in the opening leg of the conference semifinals. Which team was happier with the draw (3:07)? Croizet filled in for Sinovic at left back (8:27). Shelton started, but Rubio scored (15:12). Roger was largely invisible, but does that mean he played poorly (23:52)?

]]>37:56cleanSporting KC and Real Salt Lake drew 1-1 in the opening leg of the conference semifinals. Which team was happier with the draw (3:07)? Croizet filled in for Sinovic at left back (8:27). Shelton started, but Rubio scored (15:12). Roger was largely invisible, but does that mean he played poorly (23:52)?
Have your questions answered live on the show by becoming a Patreon subscriber. www.patreon.com/talkintouches 176fullFREE-VIEW: Kerry Zavagnin (November 2018)Fri, 02 Nov 2018 18:32:50 +0000Kerry Zavagnin talks about having home-field advantage in the playoffs, and some of the special nights and moments at Children's Mercy Park.

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]]>Kerry Zavagnin talks about having home-field advantage in the playoffs, and some of the special nights and moments at Children's Mercy Park.

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]]>27:46cleanMLS Part 2: Electric Boogaloo - We break down the Thursday knockout round matches. First up is DC United vs Columbus Crew (33:15) We finish up discussing LAFC vs Real Salt Lake (44:43)
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches175fullMLS Part 1, Ep. 175MLS Part 1, Ep. 175Wed, 31 Oct 2018 04:12:52 +0000The playoffs are here. Andy and Charles break down each of the four knockout round matches. But first they discuss the craziness that was the final media availability in Vancouver. Then on Wednesday night NYCFC vs Philadelphia (10:57), followed by FC Dallas vs Portland (23:00). ]]>The playoffs are here. Andy and Charles break down each of the four knockout round matches. But first they discuss the craziness that was the final media availability in Vancouver. Then on Wednesday night NYCFC vs Philadelphia (10:57), followed by FC Dallas vs Portland (23:00). ]]>33:50cleanThe playoffs are here. Andy and Charles break down each of the four knockout round matches. But first they discuss the craziness that was the final media availability in Vancouver. Then on Wednesday night NYCFC vs Philadelphia (10:57), followed by FC Dallas vs Portland (23:00). 175fullSporting KC, Ep. 174Sporting KC, Ep. 174Mon, 29 Oct 2018 02:25:58 +0000Andy and Charles breakdown Sporting's 2-1 win over LAFC. They explain Seth Sinovic's red card (3:50), talk about Roger's dominant performance (6:00), dive into the the midfield battle (13:50), look ahead to potential playoff opponents (21:30), and speculate on possible replacements for Seth (28:30).

]]>41:05cleanAndy and Charles breakdown Sporting's 2-1 win over LAFC. They explain Seth Sinovic's red card (3:50), talk about Roger's dominant performance (6:00), dive into the the midfield battle (13:50), look ahead to potential playoff opponents (21:30), and speculate on possible replacements for Seth (28:30).
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On today's episode, Andy sits down with Sporting KC defender and captain Matt Besler to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs (duh - 2:30), SKC being a "complete team" (6:30), locker-room culture (14:00), testing themselves before the playoffs start (19:30), and signing a contract extension through 2020 (26:30).

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]]>***EARLY RELEASE TO THE MASSES, AS THE PLAYOFF HYPE WITHIN IS PALPABLE***

On today's episode, Andy sits down with Sporting KC defender and captain Matt Besler to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs (duh - 2:30), SKC being a "complete team" (6:30), locker-room culture (14:00), testing themselves before the playoffs start (19:30), and signing a contract extension through 2020 (26:30).

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]]>40:19cleanmatt,kansas,sports,soccer,league,major,city,mls,sporting,kc,beslerfullFREE-VIEW: Matt BeslerWed, 24 Oct 2018 19:27:26 +0000Sporting KC defender Matt Besler explains why he "loves this team," as in the 2018 edition of SKC, and why it feels different than years past.

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]]>Sporting KC defender Matt Besler explains why he "loves this team," as in the 2018 edition of SKC, and why it feels different than years past.

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]]>03:13cleankansas,sports,soccer,league,major,city,mls,sporting,kcfullMLS, Ep. 173MLS, EP. 173Tue, 23 Oct 2018 03:34:12 +0000Building off last week's MLS section, Andy and Charles break down the Eastern Conference playoff teams. Which of the top two teams is most likely to slip up before the conference finals? Which ones could be the best matchups for Sporting? Will DC be in MLS Cup?

]]>Building off last week's MLS section, Andy and Charles break down the Eastern Conference playoff teams. Which of the top two teams is most likely to slip up before the conference finals? Which ones could be the best matchups for Sporting? Will DC be in MLS Cup?

]]>22:50cleanBuilding off last week's MLS section, Andy and Charles break down the Eastern Conference playoff teams. Which of the top two teams is most likely to slip up before the conference finals? Which ones could be the best matchups for Sporting? Will DC be in MLS Cup?
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches173fullSporting KC, Ep. 173Sporting KC, EP. 173Tue, 23 Oct 2018 03:26:27 +0000Andy and Charles kick things off recapping Sporting KC's 3-0 victory over FC Dallas on Sunday (4:19). Peter showed he is a Talkin' Touches listener when he started the show's preferred attacking lineup (19:09). We look forward to the Decision Day matchup against LAFC (37:00). The show finishes up with some Tim Melia appreciation (43:40).

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]]>Andy and Charles kick things off recapping Sporting KC's 3-0 victory over FC Dallas on Sunday (4:19). Peter showed he is a Talkin' Touches listener when he started the show's preferred attacking lineup (19:09). We look forward to the Decision Day matchup against LAFC (37:00). The show finishes up with some Tim Melia appreciation (43:40).

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]]>47:30cleanAndy and Charles kick things off recapping Sporting KC's 3-0 victory over FC Dallas on Sunday (4:19). Peter showed he is a Talkin' Touches listener when he started the show's preferred attacking lineup (19:09). We look forward to the Decision Day matchup against LAFC (37:00). The show finishes up with some Tim Melia appreciation (43:40).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches173fullMLS, Ep. 172MLS, Ep. 172Fri, 19 Oct 2018 03:57:52 +0000It is a Western Conference playoff preview on this week's MLS segment. Who do Sporting most want to face? Who do they not want to face? Why are the best teams the best match ups? ]]>It is a Western Conference playoff preview on this week's MLS segment. Who do Sporting most want to face? Who do they not want to face? Why are the best teams the best match ups? ]]>35:35cleanIt is a Western Conference playoff preview on this week's MLS segment. Who do Sporting most want to face? Who do they not want to face? Why are the best teams the best match ups? 172fullSporting KC, Ep. 172Sporting KC, Ep. 172Fri, 19 Oct 2018 03:42:54 +0000Andy and Charles break down Sporting KC's 4-1 victory over (3:39). Gianluca Busio became the second youngest goalscorer in MLS history. The hosts fawn over SKC's budding star (33:00).]]>Andy and Charles break down Sporting KC's 4-1 victory over (3:39). Gianluca Busio became the second youngest goalscorer in MLS history. The hosts fawn over SKC's budding star (33:00).]]>43:06cleanAndy and Charles break down Sporting KC's 4-1 victory over (3:39). Gianluca Busio became the second youngest goalscorer in MLS history. The hosts fawn over SKC's budding star (33:00).172fullSporting KC, Ep. 171Sun, 07 Oct 2018 15:53:24 +0000On today's episode, Andy and Charles lament another home draw for Sporting KC, this time with LA Galaxy (2:00), wonder how one team could be so unlucky in a game (10:00), and try to make sense of Jair Marrufo's puzzling calls throughout the game (26:00). ]]>On today's episode, Andy and Charles lament another home draw for Sporting KC, this time with LA Galaxy (2:00), wonder how one team could be so unlucky in a game (10:00), and try to make sense of Jair Marrufo's puzzling calls throughout the game (26:00). ]]>41:50cleankansas,galaxy,sports,la,soccer,league,major,city,mls,sporting,kcfullSporting KC, Ep. 170Sporting KC, Ep. 170Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:17:24 +0000In your second (third if your a real one) SKC segment of the week Andy and Charles discuss the LA Galaxy (Zlatan) and the things they are looking forward to seeing (Zlatan) and this Ibrahimović fellow (3:28). Then a long look at the Sporting attack and who should/will be playing this weekend (9:50).

]]>In your second (third if your a real one) SKC segment of the week Andy and Charles discuss the LA Galaxy (Zlatan) and the things they are looking forward to seeing (Zlatan) and this Ibrahimović fellow (3:28). Then a long look at the Sporting attack and who should/will be playing this weekend (9:50).

]]>35:41cleanIn your second (third if your a real one) SKC segment of the week Andy and Charles discuss the LA Galaxy (Zlatan) and the things they are looking forward to seeing (Zlatan) and this Ibrahimović fellow (3:28). Then a long look at the Sporting attack and who should/will be playing this weekend (9:50).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches170fullMLS, Ep. 170MLS, Ep. 170Thu, 04 Oct 2018 03:09:55 +0000MLS segment up first this week. Chicago did SKC a huge favor by beating LAFC (3:50). New York Red Bull beat Atlanta United in a potential eastern conference preview (11:19). DC United scored five goals in the most DC United way ever against Montreal (19:20).

]]>MLS segment up first this week. Chicago did SKC a huge favor by beating LAFC (3:50). New York Red Bull beat Atlanta United in a potential eastern conference preview (11:19). DC United scored five goals in the most DC United way ever against Montreal (19:20).

]]>28:30cleanMLS segment up first this week. Chicago did SKC a huge favor by beating LAFC (3:50). New York Red Bull beat Atlanta United in a potential eastern conference preview (11:19). DC United scored five goals in the most DC United way ever against Montreal (19:20).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouches170fullFREE-VIEW: Kerry Zavagnin MAILBAG (October 2018)FREE-VIEW: Kerry Zavagnin MAILBAG (October 2018)Wed, 03 Oct 2018 21:03:19 +0000Kerry Zavagnin talks about the changing of seasons and the changing of vibes around the team, as fall — and with it, the playoffs — approach.

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]]>Kerry Zavagnin talks about the changing of seasons and the changing of vibes around the team, as fall — and with it, the playoffs — approach.

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]]>04:22cleankansas,sports,soccer,league,major,city,mls,sporting,kcKerry Zavagnin talks about the changing of seasons and changing of vibes around the team, as fall (and the playoffs) approach.
To hear the interview in its entirety (and support Talkin' Touches): https://www.patreon.com/talkintouchesfullSporting KC, Ep. 169Sporting KC, EP 169Mon, 01 Oct 2018 00:29:39 +0000We are live after Sporting KC's 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake Saturday Sept. 30. Obviously there were some big referee decisions so Andy and Charles started discussing the crucial calls. Kriztin Nemeth was largely ineffective again. The crew contrasts his performance with the energy Rubio brought when he came on.

]]>We are live after Sporting KC's 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake Saturday Sept. 30. Obviously there were some big referee decisions so Andy and Charles started discussing the crucial calls. Kriztin Nemeth was largely ineffective again. The crew contrasts his performance with the energy Rubio brought when he came on.

]]>41:39noWe are live after Sporting KC's 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake Saturday Sept. 30. Obviously there were some big referee decisions so Andy and Charles started discussing the crucial calls. Kriztin Nemeth was largely ineffective again. The crew contrasts his performance with the energy Rubio brought when he came on.
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www.patreon.com/talkintouchesfullMLS, Ep. 168MLS, Ep. 168Fri, 28 Sep 2018 02:54:00 +0000The MLS segment starts off the overdue departure of Carl Robinson (0:00) The MLS is being very THE MLS in its decision to eliminate a DP spot (15:03).

]]>34:12noThe MLS segment starts off the overdue departure of Carl Robinson (0:00) The MLS is being very THE MLS in its decision to eliminate a DP spot (15:03).
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168fullSporting KC, Ep. 168Sporting KC, Ep. 168Fri, 28 Sep 2018 02:13:30 +0000Charles has returned from his international call up. Andy and he start the showing looking back on Sporting's 2-0 loss to Philadelphia Union (2:13). Then they preview what has turned out to be a crucial match against Real Salt Lake on Sunday (26:00).

]]>Charles has returned from his international call up. Andy and he start the showing looking back on Sporting's 2-0 loss to Philadelphia Union (2:13). Then they preview what has turned out to be a crucial match against Real Salt Lake on Sunday (26:00).

]]>35:17cleanCharles has returned from his international call up. Andy and he start the showing looking back on Sporting's 2-0 loss to Philadelphia Union (2:13). Then they preview what has turned out to be a crucial match against Real Salt Lake on Sunday (26:00).168fullMLS, Ep. 167MLS, Ep. 167Thu, 20 Sep 2018 03:03:56 +0000LA Galaxy and Toronto FC played the most unbelievable not surprising game ever (1:15). D.C. United were unable to beat Bradly Wright-Phillips (10:33). Is it a three team race for the Supporters' Shield 15:00)?]]>LA Galaxy and Toronto FC played the most unbelievable not surprising game ever (1:15). D.C. United were unable to beat Bradly Wright-Phillips (10:33). Is it a three team race for the Supporters' Shield 15:00)?]]>30:54cleanLA Galaxy and Toronto FC played the most unbelievable not surprising game ever (1:15). D.C. United were unable to beat Bradly Wright-Phillips (10:33). Is it a three team race for the Supporters' Shield 15:00)?167fullSporting KC, Ep. 167Sporting KC, Ep. 167Thu, 20 Sep 2018 02:55:36 +0000Charles is an unexpected scratch from the starting XI this week. Andy and Producer Sean kick things off talking about Sporting's 5-1 drubbing of San Jose on Saturday (4:00). For the second game in a row the back up attacking line was good, and Andy and Sean break down each spot. Has Felipe Gutiérrez returned to his early season form (27:00)? Finally, a look ahead to the match with Philadelphia Union on Sunday (33:30). ]]>Charles is an unexpected scratch from the starting XI this week. Andy and Producer Sean kick things off talking about Sporting's 5-1 drubbing of San Jose on Saturday (4:00). For the second game in a row the back up attacking line was good, and Andy and Sean break down each spot. Has Felipe Gutiérrez returned to his early season form (27:00)? Finally, a look ahead to the match with Philadelphia Union on Sunday (33:30). ]]>41:38cleanCharles is an unexpected scratch from the starting XI this week. Andy and Producer Sean kick things off talking about Sporting's 5-1 drubbing of San Jose on Saturday (4:00). For the second game in a row the back up attacking line was good, and Andy and Sean break down each spot. Has Felipe Gutiérrez returned to his early season form (27:00)? Finally, a look ahead to the match with Philadelphia Union on Sunday (33:30). 167fullSporting KC, Ep. 166Sporting KC, Ep. 166Thu, 13 Sep 2018 17:00:00 +0000Andy and Charles kick off the Sporting KC portion of the show reviewing their thoughts on debutant Andreu Fontas (1:30). A loyal listener analyzed cross data over the last five years, and the duo broke down the findings (11:20). Then they look ahead to San Jose at the weekend (17:00). Finally, the crew discusses how to beat Sporting KC (23:30).

]]>Andy and Charles kick off the Sporting KC portion of the show reviewing their thoughts on debutant Andreu Fontas (1:30). A loyal listener analyzed cross data over the last five years, and the duo broke down the findings (11:20). Then they look ahead to San Jose at the weekend (17:00). Finally, the crew discusses how to beat Sporting KC (23:30).

]]>34:32cleanAndy and Charles kick off the Sporting KC portion of the show reviewing their thoughts on debutant Andreu Fontas (1:30). A loyal listener analyzed cross data over the last five years, and the duo broke down the findings (11:20). Then they look ahead to San Jose at the weekend (17:00). Finally, the crew discusses how to beat Sporting KC (23:30).
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www.patreon.com/talkintouchesfullFREE-VIEW: Roger EspinozaWed, 12 Sep 2018 18:46:57 +0000Sporting KC midfielder Roger Espinoza talks about the early days of playing for the Wizards, how that created the culture that exists today, and winning trophies.

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]]>Sporting KC midfielder Roger Espinoza talks about the early days of playing for the Wizards, how that created the culture that exists today, and winning trophies.

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]]>02:49cleankansas,sports,soccer,league,major,city,mls,sporting,kcfullMLS, Ep. 166MLS, Ep. 166Wed, 12 Sep 2018 01:20:29 +0000MLS segment first this week. Andy and Charles start off bidding adieu to Sigi Schmid, maybe for the last time (2:32). D.C. United almost pulled off another Ben Olsen special against New York City FC (19:22). How worried should NYCFC be (27:00)?

]]>MLS segment first this week. Andy and Charles start off bidding adieu to Sigi Schmid, maybe for the last time (2:32). D.C. United almost pulled off another Ben Olsen special against New York City FC (19:22). How worried should NYCFC be (27:00)?

]]>30:09cleanMLS segment first this week. Andy and Charles start off bidding adieu to Sigi Schmid, maybe for the last time (2:32). D.C. United almost pulled off another Ben Olsen special against New York City FC (19:22). How worried should NYCFC be (27:00)?
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www.patreon.com/talkintouchesfullSporting KC, Ep. 165Sun, 09 Sep 2018 06:10:24 +0000On tonight's show, Andy and Charles dive right into Sporting KC's 1-0 win over Orlando City SC (1:00), heap praise upon Andreu Fontas for a debut well done (4:30), heap even more praise on Yohan Croizet's man-of-the-match performance (12:30), wonder whether or not Krisztian Nemeth should play center forward (17:30), and assess Felipe Gutierrez a month after returning from injury (30:30).]]>On tonight's show, Andy and Charles dive right into Sporting KC's 1-0 win over Orlando City SC (1:00), heap praise upon Andreu Fontas for a debut well done (4:30), heap even more praise on Yohan Croizet's man-of-the-match performance (12:30), wonder whether or not Krisztian Nemeth should play center forward (17:30), and assess Felipe Gutierrez a month after returning from injury (30:30).]]>41:07cleankansas,sports,soccer,league,orlando,major,city,mls,sc,sporting,kcfull